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HI Lia---good luck with your transition. Moving is exciting and worrisome. Hope you will have a smooth transition and sell your house quickly.

You could start a group or a discussion within this group.

In his Nutritarian handbook he has a few easy reading tables: I find this table sums up his diet pretty well Cooked Green Vegetables: 2-3 servings per day 1.5 cups kale 1.5 cups mustard, turnip or collard greens 1.5ps cups bok choy 1.5 Cups broccoli rabe 1.5 cups chinese/napa cabbage 1.5 cups spinach 1.5 cups brussels…

HI 123: you should be having some fats with every meal. Dr. F recommends his healthy dressing for salads. A quote from his Eat for Health Book Page 196 Eat for Health is not a fat free eating style because our bodies require healthy fats from whole foods, the way nature intended us to consume them. My eating style features…

I really like this recipe a lot. Sometimes I add dried cranberries and walnuts. Chickpea Tuno Salad James Rohrbacher Serves: 5 Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chickpeas or 2 (15 ounce) cans no-salt-added or low sodium chickpeas, drained 1 cup raw almonds 2 tablespoons lemon juice, or more to taste 1 teaspoon kelp granules 1…

Cholesterol is way down, sugars are way down, just got back from the dentist my gums are less recessed. I am confident I am preventing a lot of disease from occurring.

I am an off again logger. When you eat ETL it is a lot of logging. So right now off but plan on starting again Feb 1 with a 2 1/2 month commitment to logging. You can friend me if you want.

Carla what about tahini instead of tofu?

HI all, Looks like everyone is getting thru. Winter is always tough to get through. I had a relapse this week. But got back on the wagon yesterday. It is a reminder that I am a person who cannot take a cheat day or even a meal it sets me off for a bender. I had a really long streak this time. No cheating since my start day…

Instructions: Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Add additional water if needed to adjust consistency. Hope this info helps.

3. Make you own tasty dressings 1-2 x week. or try to find a few healthy store bought dressings but not really recommended. For a long time I just used balsmic vinegar or lime juice for dressing but recently starting using his dressing recipes. Easy Avocado Dressing www.drfuhrman.com Serves: 4 Preparation Time:…

Day 5 breakfast blue apple nut oatmeal 1 2/3 cups water 14 tsp cinnamon 13 cup old fashioned rolled oats 2/ tbs dried currants 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 1 banana, sliced 1 apple, peeled, cored, and chipped or grated 2 tbs chopped walnuts In a sauce pan, combine the water, cinnamon, oats, and currants. Simmer until…

Day 4 breakfast: fresh fruit Lunch: mixed green salad topped with white beans and walnuts and dijon date dressing dijon date dressing/dp[ serves 4 1 cup water 1/3 cup raw cashew butter or 2/3 cups raw cashews 4 tbs balsamic vinegar 2 tbs no salt seasoning 2 tbs dijon mustard 4-6 dates, pitted 12 cloves garlic, minced Blend…

Day 3 Breakfast: Eat your greens fruit smoothie 5 oz baby spinach 1 banana 1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries 1/2 c. unsweetened soy or almond milk 1/2 c. pomegranate juice or other unsweetened fruit juice 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth and creamy. Lunch: black Bean Mango salad…

dAY 2: breakfast: quick banana breakfast to go serves 2 2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 2 banana, sliced 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats 1/3 cup pomagranate juice 2 tbs chopped walnuts 1 tables raw sunflower seeds 2 tbs dried currants (optional) Combine all the ingredients in a microwave proof bowl. heat in the…

day 1 contd Dinner: Mixed greens and watercress salad with red peppers and tofu ranch dressing or just balsamic vinegar golden Austrian cauliflower cream soup 1 head cauliflower, cut into pieces 3 carrots, coarsely chopped 1 cup coarsely chopped celery 2 leeks, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbs no salt…

breakfast: strawberries, orange, and melon sprinkled with ground flaxseeds Lunch: mixed green salad topped with beans and balsamic or flavored vinegar portobello=red pepper pita 1 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed red onion, thinly sliced 1 whole wheat pita arugula leaves red peppers for the tahini spread: 3/4 cup…

Rosestring those are all very good questions. Only you know the best answers but I can share my experience. To start I would recommend getting the book Eat for Health. When my husband and I first started this diet we had major gastric distress. Also, start a very good probiotic such as VSL#3 or Klaire Labs Ther-Biotic…

Congrats to everyone starting off strong in the New Year. I seem to keep gaining and losing the same 5 lbs. I do really well with portion control then get so hungry I overeat. OH well today is a new day. I am off to Florida to visit my parents on Thursday. Everyone have a great day.

One twenty three: when I first started the program I had a hard time getting enough calories in and I was exercising 1-2 hours 5-6 x a week. I did become light headed but as I learned to cook etl and increase my avocado and/or nut intake that problem went away. If you follow his protocol you should be fine. If you don't…

Congrats Scott! So exciting for your son to get a scholarship to college. Work is to busy :( I do not like to feel overwhelmed. I just finished my work for the day at 10 pm. Tomorrow looks just as busy. If this keeps up I will have to get some help. On the diet front. Still working on eating less. I am ok for a day or two…

Happy New Year everyone. My goal for the month is to eat less food/work on portion control. I eat really healthy but I eat to much of it. I haven't lost any weight in awhile and need to lose 15-20 lbs by March 11; my next appointment with Dr. Benson. Like Mahini I am ready to get back to normal. Although it has been a very…

wow, long day at work. started at 9 am and did not get out of work till 9 pm. Finally, sat down for some dinner. Dr. F. Hearty minestrone soup over greens w/ sunflower seeds. Almond milk Since, I have upped my greens I feel my energy coming back. Been so tired since I went vegan and trying to give up coffee. today: steel…

HI All, Had a nice appointment with Dr. Benson. So here goes the day. Took my husband about 4 1/2 hours to drive to his office. We arrived a 45 min early. When we sat down Dr. Fuhrman came in so we briefly talked to Dr. F. Dr. Benson took me in early and spent about 1 hour 45 min. with me. He completely disagreed with the…

good morning I guess December must be hectic for everyone. So quiet on the thread. I had appointment number 1 this week with my local doctor. Her conclusion: 1. genetic defect that interferes with liver function 2. absence of sex hormones 3. elevated homocysteine She gave me a boat load of supplements to take and wants me…

HI all, Goals for this month is to: 1. get back to the gym. I have been really depressed about the pain that I get after working out. So, I will have to revamp what I do for working out. Oh well, That's life. 2. try to make sure I get all my ETL foods in everyday. I feel like my body is missing something been tired most…

I make this dish for special occasions. Very yumy. Thanksgiving non-meatloaf Serves: 6 Preparation Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder 4 tablespoons water 1 1/2 teaspoons Bragg Liquid Aminos 1 (14 ounce) box soft tofu, drained and patted dry with paper towel 3/4 cup chopped walnuts 1 1/4 cups…

HI All, Happy Belated Thanksgiving. Had a really nice visit with my children. Was nice to have them home for the week from college. My daughter went back today and my son will go back tomorrow. I ended up making 2 thanksgiving dinners; one for me and a regular one for the rest of the 13 people for dinner. Had to start…

Kia I will add cumin, cilantro and Mrs dash spicy seasoning. In Williamstown visiting daughters catch up later

HI all, I made this recipe the other day was a big hit adapted from Vegetarian Times Cuban Style black bean with rice and plantains Serves 4 1 garlic clove 1/2 large red onion 1 orange pepper 1 poblano pepper 1 jalapano pepper 6 tomatillos (add 5 min in to cooking) 1. Saute above ingredients in red cooking wine or water or…